What does the cryptic crossword clue "Butterfly about in part of spring (7)" mean?

The definition is "Butterfly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym="ON") + ON (synonym="ON") + ARCH (synonym="ON") = MONARCH; definition: "Butterfly" The answer is MONARCH.

Butterfly about in part of spring (7)

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